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A total of Twelve cultural items were officially returned to Ethiopia after staying by a German family for in excess of 100 years.

The artefacts, initially gathered in the early twentieth century by Germany's representative to Ethiopia Franz Weiss and his wife his partner, were handed over on midweek to the research center at the university in Addis Ababa.

The set contained royal crowns, protective shields and artistic works, all viewed as culturally significant in Ethiopia.

"The treasures continue to stand as a mark of the lasting and positive connection between the German nation and the Ethiopian people," stated Ferdinand von Weyhe, the envoy to Ethiopia.

Dr. a professor, whose parent was delivered during the household's service in the nation, handed over the objects at a ceremony joined by Tourism Minister the tourism official.

He stated that the family's aim to give back the artefacts was to "display their beauty with the public and safeguard the heritage and history tied to my parent's origin."

These artefacts were either presents or acquisitions, as stated by the household.

"We would like to express gratitude to Professor Weiss's family for actively expressing their profound love for Ethiopia by meticulously preserving these artifacts and importantly ensuring their repatriation to their proper homeland," commented the official.

The minister added that the artefacts would in the near future be made accessible to the general audience for research and educational purposes, terming the move a landmark in preserving the nation's cultural heritage.

"Actions are ongoing to bring back ancient artifacts that are located in the possession of private persons and organizations throughout the world," the minister stated.

During colonialism in the African continent, numerous of traditional artefacts were looted.

The call by nations in Africa for the return of taken artefacts has been responded to by certain progress in recent years - even if several artefacts are merely on loan.

In the year 2022, the German government was the initial nation to return a portion of the famous Benin Bronzes to the Nigerian people in a bid to deal with its "troubled past."

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